Kings Research has released its latest report, “Global Elastomer Coated Fabrics Market: Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2024–2031”. The report covers market analysis, applications, regional trends, and competitive landscape of the industry.
The Global Elastomer Coated Fabrics Market was valued at USD 12.56 billion in 2023, and is expected to grow from USD 13.16 billion in 2024 to USD 18.89 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period.
Elastomer coated fabrics are textiles reinforced with synthetic rubbers like polyurethane, silicone, or neoprene, which offer high flexibility, durability, abrasion resistance, and impermeability. These materials are used in protective clothing, military gear, seating, architectural membranes, marine equipment, and inflatable structures.
Government and research institutions confirm the importance of elastomeric coatings in safety and defense:
- The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Center has developed elastomer-coated textiles for chemical- and flame-resistant uniforms, highlighting their role in modern soldier protection. (Source: https://ftp.idu.ac.id/)
- The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) emphasizes elastomer use in coated fabrics for PPE due to compliance with EU safety standards under REACH regulations.
Kings Research identifies the following growth accelerators:
- Automotive Demand- Rising use in automotive interiors and seating covers for comfort, durability, and noise reduction.
- Defense & Military Demand- Elastomer coated fabrics are integral to tents, inflatable boats, protective gear, and ballistic vests. The U.S. Department of Defense spent over USD 820 billion in 2023 on soldier systems and protective equipment, creating a direct pull for advanced coated fabrics. (Source: https://usafacts.org/)
- Infrastructure & Architectural Membranes- Architectural coated fabrics (tensile structures, stadium roofing) are gaining prominence. Research from RWTH Aachen University shows elastomer coatings improve UV resistance and service life of membranes, making them suitable for large-span, lightweight construction.
- Transportation & Safety Compliance- Elastomer coated fabrics are used in seat covers, airbags, conveyor belts and truck tarpaulins. EU directives on road safety and cargo securement demand tear resistant, flame-retardant coated fabrics.
- Marine & Oil-Gas Applications- In offshore industries, elastomer coated fabrics are used in oil booms, life jackets, and rescue rafts where durability and impermeability are key. The U.S. Coast Guard has studied elastomer coated booms as a must-have for containing oil spills.
- Sustainability & Recycling Challenges- Universities like TU Delft are researching recycling pathways for elastomer coated fabrics to reduce landfill waste and improve circularity in protective textiles.
Elastomer-coated textiles provide the following benefits to executives in the automotive, defense, construction, and industrial sectors:
- Durability & Safety: Complies with fire, abrasion, and chemical regulations.
- Cost savings: As a product lasts longer, maintenance and replacement expenses go down.
- Design Flexibility: Multifunctional, lightweight, and flexible.
- Sustainability Play: Recyclability research advances ESG objectives.
- Operational Readiness: Essential for applications in disaster relief and defense.
Regional Outlook
- North America: The largest share, when ISG's automation division was acquired by UST in October 2024.
- Asia-Pacific: The fastest-growing region, fueled by industrial automation and the December 2024 acquisition of Dhruva Automation & Controls by Schaeffler AG, a company based in India.
Competitive Landscape
Many players are supporting the progress of the elastomer coated fabrics industry. They are expanding via acquisitions, partnerships, and product launches. Meanwhile, key market players include Atos SE, IBM, Genpact, HCL Technologies, Pegasystems, Blue Prism, Capgemini, CGI, NICE, Cognizant, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, and Mahindra & Mahindra.
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All market data are sourced from Kings Research proprietary analysis, validated against public releases and credible industry sources. Examples cited include UK Government’s Central Digital and Data Office (gov.uk), ABB (abb.com), UST (ust.com), and Schaeffler AG (schaeffler.com).